Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 14m at 11:12 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:0811.46:3511.912:43-0.312:554.17:096:47Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:0511.57:0711.71:24-1.31:405.57:106:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:0611.47:4311.32:09-1.82:316.77:126:43Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:1611.28:2610.72:58-1.83:337.67:136:41Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:4011.09:239.93:54-1.44:598.27:156:39Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:1211.14:58-0.86:597.97:166:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:2411.46:09-0.18:307.07:176:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:278.83:1311.67:220.39:235.77:196:34Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:008.93:5011.88:290.710:034.47:206:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:149.44:1911.89:261.210:373.27:226:30Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:159.84:4311.810:151.911:082.17:236:28New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:0810.35:0411.710:582.711:371.17:246:26New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:5710.65:2511.511:393.87:266:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:4310.95:4711.212:050.312:194.87:276:22New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:2711.16:1210.812:34-0.312:595.87:296:20Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:1111.36:3910.41:05-0.71:426.77:306:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:5711.37:089.91:39-0.72:307.47:326:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:4611.17:409.32:17-0.53:277.97:336:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:4410.98:178.72:59-0.14:498.17:346:13First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:5210.89:168.13:490.57:237.97:366:11First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:0210.84:461.18:267.27:376:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:5610.95:501.58:536.57:396:07First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:237.72:3311.16:551.89:125.67:406:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:428.13:0111.47:542.09:334.47:426:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:478.83:2611.68:472.49:573.07:436:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:439.63:4911.99:362.910:261.47:456:01Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:3610.54:1412.110:213.710:58-0.27:465:59Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:2811.34:4112.211:064.611:35-1.67:485:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:2111.95:1212.211:535.77:495:56Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:1512.45:4512.012:14-2.712:416.67:515:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:1112.66:2411.712:57-3.21:337.47:525:53Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 2:45 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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